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Schnucks adds 300-plus generics to its discount list
ST. LOUIS Schnuck Markets last week added more than 300 commonly-prescribed generic drugs to its prescription savings program via several new offers including $4 generics for up to a 30-day supply, and $10 for a 90-day supply on medications to treat a variety of ailments including high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, cholesterol, diabetes, and allergies, according to published reports.
"We have been strategizing for months on how we might offer savings significant enough to help offset rising costs and enhance the one-stop shopping experience for our customers," said Schnucks vice president of pharmacy Michael Juergensmeyer. "Back in October, Schnucks became the first chain to offer customers a 21-day supply of any one of more than 50 generic oral antibiotics at no charge. We've been able to significantly strengthen the program by bringing many more medications in through our own distribution center. This has enabled us to cut supply chain costs and pass those savings on to our customers."
If a customer's insurance dictates a lower price than $4 for a 30-supply or $10 for a 90-day supply, the customer will receive the prescription at the lower price.
"We recognize that as a major pharmacy operation with multiple store locations, we are in a good position to make affordable medications more accessible to customers in all markets we serve," Juergensmeyer said."
FDA issues final approval for Perrigo's generic Zyrtec
ALLEGAN, Mich. The Food and Drug Administration has given approval to Perrigo to manufacture and market cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in 1mg per milliliter strength.
The syrup, a generic version of McNeil Consumer Healthcare's Zyrtec syrup, relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
"This approval reflects both our strategy to be first to market with important products and the unique position of the company both in front of and behind the pharmacy counter," Perrigo Chairman and chief executive officer Joseph Papa said.
Pfizer, which originally marketed Zyrtec, reported that it had sales of $1 billion in 2007. Pfizer lost U.S. exclusivity for Zyrtec in January, according to its annual report.
Nestea introduces green tea with higher antioxidant concentration
ATLANTA Iced Tea brand Nestea announced today the launch of its new Green Tea Citrus and Diet Green Tea Citrus products with 50 percent more antioxidants than before, as well as a brand new look.
The new varieties combine all-natural fruit flavors and the natural goodness of tea, largely in response to consumer health awareness. Both products now contain 50 percent more natural tea antioxidants, with 96 milligrams of flavonoid antioxidants per eight fluid ounce serving.
"As summer approaches, it is the perfect time to introduce products for consumers who want to quickly revitalize their day," said Penny McIntyre, senior vice president and general manager of coffee and tea for Coca-Cola North America. "Nestea offers delicious, simple blends of tea and natural fruit flavors. Our new Green Tea Citrus products with even more antioxidants are great additions to our line of refreshing teas."
The new packaging features dynamic graphics that call attention to the antioxidant content and all-natural fruit flavors. Nestea's Iced Tea with Lemon and Diet Iced Tea with Lemon flavors come in 20 ounce and half-liter plastic bottle 12-packs. The Iced Tea with Lemon also comes in aluminum cans (regular and diet) and 2-liter plastic bottles (regular).


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Lawmaker accuses GOP of trying to 'oppress' Indians in Montana (January 31, 2011)
An Indian lawmaker in Montana apologized after accusing Republicans of "hatred" and of trying to "oppress" American Indians. Rep. Carolyn Pease-Lopez (D) was upset that Republicans stripped a vote-by-mail bill of provisions to address Indian voters. "I feel so much...
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Morongo Band woman receives presidential award for mentoring (January 31, 2011)
Marigold Linton, a member of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians in California, received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring during a ceremony at the White House last Thursday. Linton was the first Native...
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Mark Trahant: Protecting the budget for Indian Country programs (January 31, 2011)
The National Congress of American Indians proposed a fiscal year 2012 budget last week. It called for modest increases in a variety of federal programs, making the case that more money is required for American Indian and Alaska Native programs...
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School district offers its first Navajo language immersion program (January 31, 2011)
A public school district in New Mexico is offering its first Navajo language immersion program. The Central Consolidated School District started the effort at the start of the current school year. It's currently limited to one kindergarten class but it's...
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Opinion: Cutting red tape to boost green energy in Indian Country (January 31, 2011)
"President Obama's second State of the Union address set forward a bipartisan framework aimed at unleashing a clean energy revolution in America. Touching on everything from solar and wind power (hooray!), to nuclear power, to "clean" coal (sigh), the president...
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation loses restaurant and clubhouse to fire (January 31, 2011)
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma lost a restaurant and clubhouse at its golf course to a fire on Sunday. The fire started inside the San Remo's restaurant, a spokesperson said. It destroyed the entire building. "It's a big...
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Opinion: Quechan Nation faces media criticism for energy lawsuit (January 31, 2011)
"Recently, Native American tribes' opposition to solar projects has been well – although inaccurately – documented. The media coverage is the result of a San Diego Federal District Court's decision[1] where the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation...
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Native Sun News: Navajo Nation gets $14.5M for uranium cleanup (January 31, 2011)
The following story was written and reported by Kate Saltzstein. All content © Native Sun News. WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA — The Navajo Nation is expected to receive $14.5 million from a settlement with Tronox, a Delaware corporation, to help clean...
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Turtle Talk: Commentary on DC Circuit decision on land-into-trust (January 31, 2011)
"On January 21, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit disagreed with three other federal circuits and held that sovereign immunity is waived for a challenge to a Department of the Interior decision to...
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Opinion: 1991 was notable year for Natives in Alaska and Canada (January 31, 2011)
"Alaska and Canada, as we now know them, were born within a day of each other. The Treaty of Cession, by which Russia sold Alaska to America, was concluded on March 30, 1867. One day earlier, Queen Victoria gave Royal...
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Authorities step up investigation into death of Cowichan teenager (January 31, 2011)
More than 50 investigators are looking into the death of Tyeshia Jones, an 18-year-old member of the Cowichan Tribes of British Columbia. Jones went missing in the early morning hours of January 22. Her body was found in a...
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KUOW: Tribal Law and Order Act expands authority of tribal courts (January 31, 2011)
"Last July, Native American leaders gathered in Washington, DC, to celebrate the passage of a new law: the Tribal Law and Order Act. As President Obama noted that day, it's intended to address the crime rate on Indian reservations. Obama:...
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Yankton Sioux Tribe Tribe mourns loss of mother and two children (January 31, 2011)
Three members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota were found dead in North Dakota on Friday. Jolene Zephier, 38, and two of her children, Dylan Zephier, 13, and Sabrina Zephier, 19, were shot to death. Also killed was...
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Column: Indians in North Carolina locked in a hunting rights battle (January 31, 2011)
"Kendall Locklear believes his status as a Tuscarora Indian gives him unlimited rights to hunt and fish on the tribe's land north of Maxton. Some state wildlife officers believe otherwise. Their legal tussle began in 1998, after Locklear killed a...
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Opinion: Seneca Nation struggling to overcome history of tragedy (January 31, 2011)
"The Seneca Nation of Indians has embarked on a campaign to tell its side of the story over taxation, casinos, sovereignty and treaty rights and obligations. The nation's new president, Rob Porter, has even set out on a goodwill tour...
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Jay Tavare: Indigenous Americans among the poorest in the world (January 31, 2011)
"The year is 2011. The place is the United States of America. The people are the American Indians. Their plight... they are dying from lack of heat, food and even water. They are dying from despair. All of this happens...
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J.D. Colbert: Walter Echo-Hawk truly a modern day Indian warrior (January 31, 2011)
J.D. Colbert is a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma. Walter R. Echo-Hawk eloquently addressed a large crowded gathered at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 26 to talk about decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. "As...
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Vi Waln: Women form the backbone of Lakota society and culture (January 31, 2011)
The poet D.H. Lawrence wrote "I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself." This poem is cited in the movie G.I. Jane...
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Charles Trimble: Technology can play a role in preserving culture (January 31, 2011)
I'm not the person who should be writing about technology and advising on its application to our traditional society. I'm a technological klutz. When I suggested to my daughter Kaiti that I am technologically challenged, she responded, "Dad, the phrase...
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Tim Giago: Native journalists owe a big debt to USA Today founder (January 31, 2011)
There have been so many people assuming to be co-founders of the Native American Journalists Association that I will tell you how it started and let you determine who is a co-founder or not. In 1983, after sending letters to...
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Bend you. Slowly
run my hands across
the folds. And
again. Now
small and ready
with me you will travel
Bend you. Slowly
run my hands across
the folds. And
again. Now
small and ready
with me you will travel
That train
cowcatcher smile
bearing down the tracks
and us
out front on a handcart
pumping in hysterics
because —
So what?
at least
we're together
Paint on me
without pallet or a brush
Use your hands to spread
the colours 'cross my cuts
my blemishes my bruises
Let oranges meet pinks
and purple embrace red once more
Work until you are fulfilled
and I am transformed
into your favourite
abstract mess
I long for my hands to hold
or command paint and color
or the slender neck of a green
guitar. Instead they only choke this
plastic feather spilling
blue-green merchandise which
you must labor to embrace.
It is work and I'm afraid
dire flower
that you will not find this
blotted type of making love
as worthy or as easy and so never
let me hold
you still.
Simply feeling
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Community Under Siege: The Ordeal of the Baha'is of Shiraz
2. Executive Summary
The 1983 execution of twenty-two members of the local Bahá'í community in Shiraz is the single greatest episode of overt violence against Iranian Bahá'ís, but it is not anomalous. The case epitomizes many aspects of the Islamic Republic's treatment of this domestic religious minority, including the refusal to accord the Bahá'í Faith the status of a religion while simultaneously pursuing the conversion of the Bahá'í faithful in a manner reminiscent of the methods of the Spanish Inquisition.
- As an early center of the Bahá'í Faith, Shiraz has repeatedly been the scene of conflict between the Muslim majority and the local Bahá'í community. During the Iranian revolution Bahá'í property was seized for use by the revolutionary authorities and the local Bahá'í cemetery desecrated. In February 1979 the suburb of Sa'diyeh was rocked by an anti-Bahá'í pogrom that left more than two hundred homes and businesses looted and burned.
- In April 1979, the Revolutionary Guards in Shiraz confiscated one of the holiest Bahá'í sites, the House of the Báb, and in September 1979 the property was completely razed to the ground. In 1981 the site was transformed into a road and public square which in turn gave way to the construction of a new mosque dedicated to the 12th Imam on the site.
- The new Islamic government also targeted individual members of the Bahá'í community in Shiraz. Five leading members of the community were executed in the first half of 1981. Three more were killed in 1982. In the autumn of 1982 local Revolutionary Guards conducted two rounds of mass arrests that further targeted the Bahá'í community. In October thirty-nine local Bahá'ís were detained. A second round of arrests in November swept up another forty-one local Bahá'ís.
- Although some detainees were released, others endured months of harsh interrogation at the hands of the Revolutionary Guards. The interrogators sought information about the Bahá'í community; they also sought to coerce the detainees into recanting their faith. In the case of the more prominent detainees this coercion included torture.
- In February 1983, the Revolutionary Court in Shiraz accidentally sent an internal circular intended for distribution within the Revolutionary Guard Corps to the offices of a local newspaper, Khabar-i Junub. The circular stated that the Court had issued an order for the execution of twenty-two members of the local Bahá'í community. The victims were not named. The newspaper published this information following it up with an interview with the Head of the Revolutionary Court, Hojjatolislam Qaza'i, ominously headlined: "I Warn the Bahá'ís to come to the Bosom of Islam." At the time one detainee had already been executed in January. Three more prominent Bahá'í detainees were executed in March 1983.
- The Khabar-i Junub article provoked an international outcry. The Islamic Republic regime responded by exploiting the foreign pressure as evidence to support its narrative that the Bahá'í Faith was the artificial creation of the superpowers with the aim of undermining Iranian society. In a widely reported speech in May 1983 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, dismissed international protests with the comment: "Were these people not spies, you would not be raising your voices."
- At the beginning of June 1983, in accordance with Islamic tradition, the remaining Bahá'í detainees were offered four last opportunities to convert to Islam and save their lives. They all declined. Six male detainees were executed on June 16. Ten female detainees were hanged in Shiraz's Chawgun Square on June 18. Of the two remaining male detainees who died in 1983, one was executed at the end of June and the other died while in prison custody.
- Although the Iranian authorities have never explicitly named the Shiraz twenty-two, the IHRDC has identified twenty-two Bahá'í detainees who died in 1983 in the custody of the Shiraz authorities. Twenty-one were executed and one victim died in prison after months of abuse. We believe that it is reasonable to conclude from the existing evidence that it was the original intention of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court that all twenty-two be executed for their refusal to recant their faith.


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Me and pretty mompreneurs Beth, Yami and Shalimar Here's a few snapshots of my Saturday, that recent one. Oftentimes, ...
Here's a few snapshots of my Saturday, that recent one. Oftentimes, it's spent at home. It's usually my recharging session from a long week that pass by. So, it starts with me being the last to wake up in the mid-morning like I don't have a care to the world like a baby. Guilty! Haha! Usually, the nights are the most productive ones where I could do all the planning and thinking of what's best routes/ways to take so the next day's activities won't overwhelm me plus I get things done.
This Saturday though was an exception. I stayed up late the night before coz we've spent some extra hours for "we" night-out before we head home, few more kulitan hours with our little man before bedtime, and then my quiet "me" time. I prepared my next day's outfit with a hint of covering my knees (the mark from my unnecessary tripping is still there) so I can't just pick my above-the-knees-favorite skirts. Jeans were not considered coz I've been using them five times a week, but it's sometimes tempting to be just lazy in my style. It's just my self mantra, anyway. Nobody will check. But that's it, self satisfaction is caring and loving yourself. So, I wear something that makes me happy.
That Saturday worth my preparation pala talaga! Because I got valuable insights and inspirations, met new and successful moms, and won prizes from the 3rd Mompreneur Summit I attended. Yohooo! I even have life's reminders to share to my hubby later in the afternoon when we met. Keep learning, keep growing, staying true to yourself, being clear to your values, have a work system, make everyone in your family a habitual saver and preparing your kids to increase their financial intelligence were just some of the key messages I got which makes fashion to farming or none to success quite possible for the mompreneur speakers that day. Who knows, it can be one of mine and yours success stories, too, in the future! Dreams have no boundaries. Keep on wishing. *wink
Well, it was such a different kind of recharging Saturday, really. One of those that can surely keep the blues of routine Saturdays away. How about you? What's your Saturday stories?
Photos by me and Yami Macalintal at Aruga by Rockwell, Makati City


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*Thank you to Denise Jaden for sending me A Christmas Kerril. I received this book in exchange for a honest review.*
Sorry that I have been M.I.A. I have been preoccupied by the holidays. However, I promise you that I have some incredible posts coming soon!
Synopsis: In this modern take on a holiday classic, high school junior, Kerril, faces her past, present, and future to be reminded of the good in others, and in herself.
Haunted by the memory of the worst of her divorced parents' public Christmas blowouts, Kerril, will do almost anything to avoid the upcoming tinsel-filled season. Unfortunately, a teacher with a grudge casts Kerril as the lead in the school's holiday production. To add to the misery, she will star alongside ultra-awkward Adam as her love interest.
Wanting to ditch the play, Adam, her parents, and Christmas altogether, Kerril accepts an invitation to take off to a cabin with her ultimate dream crush, Perry – only Perry may not be the guy she hoped he was, and it's not until she's left Adam behind to fend for himself onstage that she realizes he might just be the guy of her dreams.
Description of the Plot: Throughout the story, we follow Kerril, a somewhat scrooge who has hated Christmas since the year that her parents had a huge brawl in front of her town resulting in the parent's divorce. Following her parents separation, Kerril has stood by her mom and has avoided her dad at all costs. However, Kerril still remains in the middle of the family's war.
At school, Kerril is faced with several dilemmas as well. Kerril's best friend, Brooke, is determined to make Kerril and her new friend, Aysha, close. However, Kerril is not a fan of Aysha especially when she starts to date Kerril's crush, Perry. Soon, Perry and Kerril become close and things between the three become complicated.
Also, Kerril is being forced to star in a play called 'A Christmas Kerril'. Kerril believes that this is a revenge scheme created by Adam because of her making fun of his speech problem when he started school. Despite what happened, Kerril and Adam become close and Kerril begins to have dreams of great importance that feature him.
Actual Review: My overall opinion of the book is good. However, I thought it would be easier to state the negative traits of this book first. The one thing I have against the story is the cheating. I have never been a fan of cheating in books. Even in books I love, I still feel a little resentment for the cheating characters.
Now onto my positive review! I rarely read holiday books. However, this story has encouraged me to read more holiday based books. The greatest thing about this book was how unique it was to other holiday adaptations of A Christmas Carol. I may not read Christmas book, but I do watch an unhealthy amount of Hallmark Christmas movies that have an A Christmas Carol vibe! I can honestly say that I never watch a Hallmark movie similar to this book. I believe this could be a great book-to-movie adaptation for Hallmark Movie Network. Another thing I enjoyed was the characters. I felt that the characters, with the slight exception of Kerril and Perry, were easily likable. Finally, I enjoyed the topics that the book addressed and the overall theme of the story!
- What is your book, A Christmas Kerril, about?
A Christmas Kerril is a reimagining of the Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. In this YA novel, a modern-day teenage "scrooge," Kerril, experiences her past, present, and future through lucid dreams, and must decide between filling her selfish desires, or making herself truly happy—by helping others.
- What inspired you to write your book?
I was recently critiquing a friend's novel, a YA retelling of Alice in Wonderland, and I loved the idea of retellings. I'm also a big fan of all things Christmas (I leave my tree up year-round) and was very familiar with A Christmas Carol. I hadn't seen a teen retelling of this one, so I thought it would be a fun story to reimagine.
- Which character do you relate to most in your book?
I relate to a lot of the characters in different ways. With Kerril, I relate to her in her desire to do what's best, but still somehow making stupid mistakes. How many times have we all made stupid mistakes, and then the more you try to cover up or make up for your mistakes, the deeper you seem to dig yourself? I relate to Brooke in that I tend to look a little too much on the bright side of life, even ignoring reality sometimes. I relate to Adam (my favorite character in the story) in that I am the type of person to push past my fears, sometimes putting myself in ridiculously difficult situations in order to overcome them.
- Which character was the hardest to create?
Kerril was the most difficult character to create. She's loosely based on Scrooge, and so I realize many readers will have trouble warming up to her, especially when she is at her most selfish stages. But I saw the depth of her and how much she really did want to be a good and helpful and loving person, and I hope I was able to deliver that side of her to readers as well.
- What do you think readers will enjoy most about your book?
I think readers who enjoy retellings and reimaginings will enjoy the uniqueness of this story. I hope they'll also enjoy the voice and bits of humor.
- If there is one thing readers get from this book, what would you want it to be?
I'd love for readers to take away that we all make mistakes, but it's never too late to turn your life around, to have a better outlook. Also, that helping others will always bring more personal joy than helping yourself.
- What is it like being an author? What is scary about it? What is great?
I love writing and telling stories, and would not give up my career for that reason alone. The publishing side can be scary—not knowing what books will sell, which ones will resonate or offend. The most rewarding part, at least for me, is hearing from readers who have really connected to one of my characters or books.
- What has been your greatest experience throughout your journey of writing your novels?
One of my greatest experiences was hearing from a reader who had been struggling with an eating disorder and with cutting. After hearing her painful story, she told me my book, Never Enough, was a comfort to her and helped get her through her days without hurting herself. I look back at that letter often and it reminds me of all the wonderful connections I've made with readers. It reminds me of why I do this.
- What advice do you have to give to new authors?
I'd say to try really hard not to compare yourself to other writers, at any stage in your career. When you're first writing, you may compare the amount of agent requests you get with someone else. The next thing you know, you're comparing publishing deals, foreign sales, and movie rights—or lack thereof. The list goes on and on, and it can be all-consuming and leave you feeling depressed and inadequate. I encourage all writers to focus on and enjoy their own journey, whatever that may be. There are joys to each stage, if you remember to look for them.
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text: US real estate firms are again taking advantage of the lively Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) bond market to issue relatively cheap corporate debt. Three new companies raised an aggregate NIS 1 billion last week. Even when one of them had trouble with its issue, it eventually managed to complete it. The first is Urban Investment Research Corporation (UIRC), which raised NIS 275 million in two bond series. The issue, led by Discount Underwriting, was completed a month late, after being postponed in August due to slow demand from financial institutions. UIRC received a relatively low BBB rating from S&P Maalot, which said that the company's business profile "was limited, due to the fact that most of the company's properties have a single tenant," and because "the ownership structure of the properties restricts to some extent the transfer of cash flow from the group of properties to the company if the surplus cushion is not complete." The timing of UIRC's issue last month was a problem for the company, because it took place on bad days in the market when prices fell substantially for some corporate bond instruments, including the Tel Bond Global Index, which contains 25 bond series issued by the foreign real estate companies operating in the US. Four partners control UIRC: Stephen Bismarck Brackett, Edward Rutledge, Eric Warden, and David Peluso. The company rents out properties to the US governmental sector and to US states with a high credit rating. The company currently has 45 income-producing properties throughout the US, mainly in Florida and Texas. Half of the proceeds from the originally planned issue ($50 million) are for buying 14 additional properties after the issue. If this purchase does not go through within 60 days of the issue, the company will repay its debt before the scheduled time. "Chosen Properties depends too much on a single tenant" Last Thursday, Chosen Properties, controlled by Moshe Orlinsky, ensured that it would raise at least NIS 330 million in the institutional stage of its bond issue, after making several clarifications and revisions for the issue, following Hurricane Harvey in Texas last week, which raised concern about the company's three properties in that state. Apex Issuances, managed by partner and CEO Eliav Bar-David, led the bond issue, Apex's first since the fiasco of Urbancorp's collapse. Following the issue, Chosen Properties will hold 22 income-producing properties, 21 of which are nursing homes leased to and managed by companies controlled by Orlinsky. Chosen Properties received a BBB+ preliminary rating from S&P Maalot, which wrote, "The company is very dependent on a single tenant, because all of its properties are leased to operating companies, all of which are owned by Orlinsky, the company owner. The company's revenue depends exclusively on the performance of the operating companies, which focus on a single segment - nursing services. We rate the risk in this segment as higher than income-producing real estate activity." Another US company likely to join the local stock exchange soon is Noble Assets, controlled by husband and wife Joel and Shaindy Schwartz, which recently announced that it had ensured proceeds of NIS 360 million, compared with the NIS 304 million it originally sought to raise, after the institutional part of its issue was oversubscribed. Noble Assets received a BBB+ preliminary rating from S&P Maalot ahead of the issue. The rating agency wrote that the issue "would increase the company's leverage up to 65% in 2018," adding, "In the coming years, the coverage ratios and leverage will improve somewhat (after the completion of the bond issue and the use of the bond proceeds)." Noble Assets focuses on residential real estate in New York. Most of its properties are located in several neighborhoods in northwest Brooklyn. $35 million of the bond issue proceeds are earmarked for repaying loans totaling this amount that the company obtained from groups of investors, which provided it with capital to buy and develop some of its properties. Poalim IBI Underwriting and Investments Ltd. (TASE:PIU) led the Noble Assets issue, which will probably be the underwriter's last issue of debt for a foreign company under the management of dominant CEO Erez Goldschmidt. He is leaving the company to found a new underwriting firm, together with Rafi Lipa and Gal Amit, two consultants for foreign issues who recently announced the end of their fruitful cooperation with Poalim IBI in leading issues for foreign companies. Last week's issues bring the total raised on the TASE by nearly 20 foreign real estate companies since the beginning of the year to over NIS 7 billion (15 of these companies had raised NIS 6.3 billion by the end of August). Nearly 30 foreign companies have issued NIS 18 billion in bonds now listed on the TASE. Published by Globes [online], Israel Business News - www.globes-online.com - on September 11, 2017 © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2017


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Welcome to the Heavy Metal Wanaka Show.
Due to our recent move to a new place (and not having anywhere proper to record) the show ran a little late to be posted…
On this episode of the show I feature my interview with Devin Holt from Pallbearer, cover some news about a Metal Gig being shut down at the Kings Arms due to noise complaints, International tour news, as well as going on about Soulfly playing the full Nailbomb album on their upcoming tour.
I have some wicked NZ music thanks to Fallen Order, Scizerac and Grey Skies Over Rapture, and settle in to my segments: RECORD LABEL ROUND UP, FROM THE EMAILS.
SIKTH- Vivid
STEEL PANTHER- That's when you came in
OCEANO- The Great Tribulation
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FALLEN ORDER- Sign your life away www.facebook.com/FallenOrderBand
SCIZERAC- Steam Train Hangover www.facebook.com/Scizerac
GREY SKIES OVER RAPTURE- Between worlds www.facebook.com/GreySkiesOverRapture
Interview with Devin Holt from Pallbearer
PALLBEARER- Thorns
Record Label Round Up
WARBRINGER- Remain Violent
BODY COUNT- Civil War
GOD DETHRONED- On the Wrong side of the Wire
THE MOTH GATHERER- The Providence of Bones
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KALOPSIA- AngelPlague
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Data storage facilities
Where to save your work
Personal Home Drive (H: Drive)
- The H: drive is your personal file storage area.
- The storage space allocated to each student is 1GB.
- You can view the files and folders saved within your H: drive through Windows Explorer.
- If new files make the total of the data on the H: drive go over 1GB, they will not be saved or copied, and warning messages will appear.
- It is recommended that you always save your work to your H: drive as files and folders in this area are automatically backed up.
Access the H: drive
- From any UWE computer on campus.
- From your home computer via the XA (eXternal Access) system.
View how much space you have available on your H: drive
To see how much space you have available on your H: drive:
- Within Windows Explorer, right-mouse-click on 'home (H:)'.
- Select 'Properties'. You will be presented with a pie chart showing the used and free home drive space.
- Each student receives a 1TB OneDrive account that is accessible from within Office 365.
- This is an online 'cloud' storage system that can be accessed from anywhere.
- It is recommended that this system is used for Office documents and transferring other file types. This area cannot be used as a working area.
Blackboard Content System
- Blackboard provides a personal storage area, accessible from the 'Blackboard Content Collection' tab.
- All students have an allocation of 40Mb of storage space for the purpose of storing assignments and GDP materials for use in Blackboard.
- It is not intended for long term general data storage. Guidance for students is available on the Blackboard support web site
Removable media
USB memory sticks
These are our least favoured methods of saving work. Therefore, they need to be used with caution.
Most USB memory sticks work on UWE computers. However, a few don't, as IT Services cannot install drivers for every type of USB devices.
Memory sticks are not recommended as the primary working area for saving your work. If not removed properly from a computer, its content may become unusable. It is also very easy to lose a memory stick with important and may be sensitive information. You may want to consider the Data Protection Act when saving sensitive information, especially on unencrypted memory sticks.
CDs and DVDs
Most student computers have cd/dvd burners. They are a useful way to archive your work. CD/ DVD burning instructions.
Additional storage facilities for FET students
Students and staff within CSCT & EDM departments are issued with an additional 256Mb of storage space, shared between the following drives:
- W:\ Drive - Your Windows homespace
- M:\ Drive - Your Mac homespace
- L:\ Drive - your Linux homespace (which also includes your web directory 'public_html')
Note: students on certain courses/modules maybe issued with additional storage space to support the work they do.
Data restore
How to restore a file or folder
Copies of the files and folders in your H: drive are taken up to 3 times a day and kept for 7 days. This means that you can restore deleted or previous versions of files and folders saved in your H: drive.
To restore a folder:
- Within Windows Explorer, select the drive (e.g your H: drive) where the restore is required.
- Select the folder, right-mouse-click and choose Restore Previous Versions. A list of each copy of the selected folder is shown in a pop-up window, along with the date it was last modified.
- Select the version required and choose either 'Open', 'Copy' or 'Restore':
To restore individual Files:
- Within Windows Explorer, select the drive (e.g your H: drive) where the restore is required.
- Select the folder where the file was located, right-mouse-click and choose Restore Previous Versions. A list of each copy of the selected folder is shown in a pop-up window.
- Select the version required and choose 'Open'. The folder will open and the date of the version will be shown in the address bar.
- Select the required file, right-mouse-click and choose 'Copy'.
- Paste the file in a location of your choice. The file will now be restored to that location.
Data retention
Retaining your work at the end of your studies
Please be aware that 42 days after the completion of your course, your username and any data held on UWE systems will be deleted. IT Services is unable to retrieve data (including archived files) after this time.
Therefore, please ensure that you backup all your work and correspondence outside of the UWE network at the end of your course at UWE. Data on the H: and S: drives and on Blackboard Content System will otherwise be deleted.
In addition, access to your module materials in Blackboard will end when the module run ends. You are therefore strongly advised to download any materials you may wish to refer to in the future before you complete a module.


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The Stuff of Warriors - A Guide to Latin American Super Foods
Lucuma is a sweet tree, growing fruit that has been harvested since ancient times in the highlands of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Its flavour is a cross between maple syrup and sweet potato, but it is full of iron, calcium, beta-carotene and niacin. It's available here in powdered form and is a great addition to smoothies as it's a super low calorie sweetener.
Camu Camu is a small riverside shrub that grows in the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Its fruit is about the same size as a lemon, but orange in colour. 1 teaspoon of Camu Camu powder has 1,180% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C, even more than acai berries and 60 times more per serving than an orange. Brazilians believe its medicinal properties cure cold sores, herpes, and the flu!
Like many others on the list, raw cacao has been cultivated by native South-Americans for thousands of years. When you hear the word cacao, you tend to think of the calorific dairy-ridden chocolate which is produced from it… but raw cacao is actually very good for you and the added milk actually neutralises its many health benefits. Cacao beans are harvested from the tree and dried at a low temperature, then either broken up into nibs or ground into powder. Cacao is rich in flavanoids and is an anti-oxidant. South Americans eat it to combat stress, help with mental alertness, stamina and ward off heart disease.
OK, so this is the sexy one. It's actually a root (like ginger) which increases energy levels, and is also believed to be an aphrodisiac. The Incas (the ancient clever clogs who also harvested Quinoa and Lucuma) used Maca for endurance and energy. Tastes great and buying it in powdered form transforms a bland smoothie into an amazing one.
Acai Berries
These antioxidant-rich dark purple berries are packed with amino acids, as well as vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc. Acai (pronounced ah-sye-yee) berries rot quickly after being picked, so they are often made into juice, supplements or powder, which can be whizzed into smoothies. Fresh Acai berries are out of the question, seeing as they only grow in the Amazon… but freeze dried Acai pulp is available. The Acai berry does not lose its nutritional value during the freezing process. It curbs appetite and gives an energy boost so it makes a great drink for before a workout.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are native to Guatemala. Mayan and Aztec warriors apparently ate a handful before battle to keep them full all day and boost their energy. These teeny tiny seeds expand in the stomach making you feel full. W omen in South America sprinkle it like salt (it is tasteless) over food to help them lose weight. They form a gel when mixed with water, which makes them a good substitute for eggs in vegan diets. Chia seeds are also rich in antioxidants and full of fibre, magnesium, zinc, iron and calcium. They are said to be good for lowering cholesterol.
NB: To make the egg replacement, mix 1tbs chia seeds with 3tbs water. After 15 minutes the "egg" is ready.
Pronounced (Keen-wah) NOT (Kin-o-wah)! The ancient Incas called these seeds the mother of all grains. One cup of it (cooked) has eight grams of protein! Quinoa is also a very good source of Vitamin C and B and its very high in iron and calcium. Over the last two or three years it's become easily available in supermarkets. Sainsbury's does a good one, but the mixed quinoa from Waitrose is my favourite!


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Save Electricity With Regular Aircon Servicing
Everyone today uses an air conditioner and while this is one of the most convenient gadgets to own it becomes difficult to maintain the air conditioner if you do not service it regularly and some people even take their air conditioners for granted. Unlike the other gadgets that do not require regular servicing the air conditioner is something that requires to be serviced on a regular basis if you want it to work smoothly. Aircon service does not cost a lot of money and it also enables your air conditioner to work efficiently and for a longer time span which is why it is always recommended that you get your aircon serviced on a regular basis. In case you're wondering why you should get it serviced then here are a few things you need to know.People who get their air conditioner serviced do not have to worry about spending a lot of money on repairing. When you service an air conditioner you ensure that it is clean and all the dirt is taken out. When the air conditioner is not serviced on a regular basis the filter accumulates dust and its makes the machine vibrate more than normal and also creates noises. These are just too disturbing while you are sleeping and no matter what you do once an air conditioner starts making a noise it is difficult for it to stop.
Once you service an air conditioner you don't have to worry about it for a long time. In case you are wondering how often you should get your air conditioner serviced, it actually depends on how often you use it. If you use your air conditioner regularly then servicing it on a monthly basis is something you should consider doing since this comes in extremely handy and has to increase the lifespan of your air conditioner.


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Many people have a different and incorrect interpretation of a business consultant. To them, business consultants are troubleshooters who only come into the picture when the company is facing a financial dilemma or a crisis.
In point of fact, business consultants specialize in dealing with all types of company matters. They provide oversight into a company's activities and are instrumental in advising companies and even government institutions in making correct, efficient and profitable decisions. You can check out this website pcisred.com/pci/ to know more about Business Consultants.
A business consultant can help an owner or manager assess the business, using objective tools to analyze the business's potential. It is very important to have a clear understanding where the business is and where it may be going.
Business consultancy is not just for large high profile corporations. People base this belief on the notion that hiring all these extra consultants is only going to add to their expenses. Smaller companies simply cannot afford business management consultants regardless of the increase in revenue they bring to the table.
Startup businesses often hire business consultants to ensure they stay on track with the company vision. They help make business plans and formulate marketing strategies. In addition, they provide legal consulting services to familiarize firms.
Depending on the nature of the business and the type of consultancy they require, they should hire the appropriate type of consultants to assist them in their business endeavors.


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Kokum summer squash is a very refreshing drink which soothes mind, soul and body. People in the western Ghat region of India have long used kokum as both spice and medicine. Recent research suggests that it may have potential as an appetite suppressant, as a protector of brain health and as a cancer preventative.
Kokum in Ayurveda
Ayurvedic physicians have long used kokum to treat sores, prevent infection, improve digestion, alleviate diarrhea and constipation, lessen arthritis pain, cure ear infections and heal stomach ulcers.
Kokum is an ornamental fruit tree native to India. Its tiny fruit turns from red to deep purple as it ripens, and is harvested and dried in the spring. The dried rind of the fruit, used as a culinary and medicinal agent, is almost black tinged with purple, has gnarly edges and is slightly sticky.
Wash and soak the dry kokum in hot water for at least 3-4 hours. Squeeze the juices well from the soaked kokum, and strain the juices. Add some more water and squeeze the juices once again and strain it well.
To this kokum juice add honey, little jaggery or sugar, kala namak (black salt), regular salt, chaat masala, zeera powder and little cardamom powder.
Mix them well and adjust to get a nice concentrated juice which would be slightly sweetish, pungent and salty. Before serving add coconut water or regular water to dilute.
Serve this refreshing kokum summer squash chilled 🙂
Preparation and cooking time for Kokum summer squash – 20 mins
Ingredients for Kokum summer squash
|Dry kokum
|250 grams
|Hot water
|6-8 cups (or as required)
|½ cup
|Zeera powder
|2 tsp
|Black salt
|1 tsp
|1-1 ½ tsp
|Brown sugar or Jaggery
|3 tsp or just as required
|Chaat Masala
|1 tsp
|Cardamom powder
|¼ tsp
- Wash the dry kokum without squeezing much.
- In a big vessel put kokum and pour hot water to soak the kokum.
- After 2-3 hours nicely squeeze to extract the juices from kokum.
- Strain the juice and add hot water to remaining kokum and after few minutes again squeeze in the juices and mix it with the earlier extracted juice.
- Strain this concentrated kokum juice and to this add honey, zeera powder, black salt, salt, chaat masala, brown sugar or jaggery and cardamom powder.
- Mix it well till all the ingredients are mixed well.
- Taste and adjust the mixture to get mixed flavors of sweet, sour and salt.
- Strain the juices once again if required else store this concentrated strong juice in a glass jar or bottle which can be kept in the fridge.
- When required to serve, dilute the juice in a serving glass by adding around 40-50% coconut water or regular water and few sprigs of mint and pieces of watermelon if available.
- Serve it chill on a sunny day !
- The concentrated juice has to be stronger in its taste so when served it can be diluted as required
- This doesn't usually spoil because of its strong pungent flours however its best to consume in less than 2 months


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Based on the study initially reported to have been carrying out at the State University of New York, a man's most essential meal could well be his partner's vagina.
Whenever cunnilingus happens, hormones such as oxytocin and DHEA hormones are secreted. The DHEA hormones are secreted from the adrenal gland and they are also formed in the brain. DHEA helps to produce the estrogens which are the sex hormones found in females.
The decrease in the level of DHEA is found in people with heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, immune disorders, Alzheimer's infection, diabetes, inflammation and hormonal disorders.
The fact suggests that DHEA helps to cure depression, osteoporosis, and obesity.
The oxytocin hormone is produced by the hypothalamus and also secreted by the pituitary gland.
Oxytocin hormone helps to play an important role in the childbirth process and also helps in the male reproduction. It can also help to prevent cancer.
These hormones are presently being studied on potential preventative medication and the effects on the cancer cells.
Oxytocin has proven to be the most helpful way of preventing the cancer of the breast in medical theory. Generally, medical studies are been carried out on the two hormones to determine the cause of the cancerous cells.
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Student School to Work
"In 1973, Ann Ratner and I set out to change the industry. Today, we are proud to be a place that over 12,000 happy Salon Professionals call home. Our passion for our people shows in everything we do – you could say we love the company we keep!" — Dennis Ratner
We care about our clients and our communities, and encourage our Stylists to get involved. From our signature Share a Haircut campaign to providing free haircuts to people in need, to local cut-a-thons, we're committed to giving back and making a difference.


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The Power Of Pain
A bad thing?
No-one likes being in pain.
But it can be helpful.
Just ask the rare few born with a condition known as CIP (Congenital insensitivity to pain). A disorder that affects the nervous system and completely numbs sensation for the patient, meaning they cannot feel physical pain.
At first glance it seems like a superpower.
Until you start biting off your tongue, burning your extremities, breaking your bones and not realizing the harm you have done to your body.
Pain is a guide.
It tells us something is wrong and that it needs our attention.
I'd like to focus your mind on two important aspects of pain, and how it can help you live a better life.
Before we get going just one more thing to keep in mind. Pain is neutral. This is always a difficult conversation to have. No-one likes bad things to happen to them. Yet, the event and the subsequent pain of it, is neutral.
Simply meaning, you can wallow in your pain, or you can decide to reframe it.
Here we go:
Pain as a catalyst
"Pain has its own noble joy, when it starts a strong consciousness of life, from a stagnant one." John Sterling
Chiseled bodies are often the result of broken hearts.
Big bank accounts are often the result of days of going to bed hungry.
Success is often the result of failure.
Pain is a catalyst. I have experienced this in my life.
Life is going well, slowly we start dropping the balls, but life keeps going well.
Until it doesn't.
The result… pain.
Being fired. Getting dumped. Having a heart attack.
But the pain is a wake-up call.
A sharp stab in the gut signaling that things need to change.
The question is will you heed the call, the warning, and change before things get worse?
Or will you simply dull the pain, treating it systematically?
Or worse, will you simply live with the pain?
Pain as a reminder
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller
My back is full of scars. Reminders of lessons i've learnt.
I can point to them and tell you a story.
This was the time I tried to launch too many companies at once, and failed.
This was the time I almost ran out of money.
This was the time I felt like I could never get through it all.
But they tell another story too…
This was the time I learnt that I need to focus on one thing until it gets traction, and BetterMan was born.
This was the time I learnt to budget for unforeseen circumstances, and my emergency fund was born.
This was the time I learnt that I am resilient and that I can handle what life throws at me, my resolve was born.
Do not fear the scars on your back. Do not hide the ones you already have.
Instead, allow them to tell you a story about your survival.
A reminder of lessons learnt, a life lived, and the power of resolve.
Embrace the pain
"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey." Kenji Miyazawa
It does not mean that you should seek out pain.
However it means that if you are currently experiencing that searing feeling across your chest, know that it will serve you in the long run. Work with it, get through it, never make that mistake again.
Suffering is ok.
It teaches us a lot about ourselves.
But suffering for the sake of suffering is foolish.
Your best life is lived without the pain.
Erik Kruger
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- Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch (Japanese)
- Code Geass - Lelouch de la Rebelión (Spanish)
- Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion
- 1.The Day A New Demon Was Born
- 2.The White Knight Awakens
- 3.The False Classmate
- 4.His Name is Zero
- 5.The Princess and the Witch
- 6.The Stolen Mask
- 7.Attack Cornelia
- 8.The Black Knights
- 9.Refrain
- 10.Guren Dances
- 11.Battle for Narita
- 12.Messenger From Kyoto
- 13.Shirley at Gunpoint
- 14.Geass vs. Geass
- 15.Cheering Mao
- 16.Nunnally Held Hostage
- 17.Knight
- 18.I Order Suzaku Kururugi
- 19.Island of the Gods
- 20.War at Kyushu
- 21.Declaration at the School Festival
- 22.Bloodstained Euphie
- 23.To Sorrow With Love
- 24.The Collapsing Stage
- 25.Zero
- 1.The Day a Demon Awakens
- 2.Plan For Independent Japan
- 3.Imprisoned in Campus
- 4.Counterattack at the Gallows
- 5.Knights of the Round
- 6.Surprise Attack Over the Pacific
- 7.Abandoned Mask
- 8.One Million Miracles
- 9.A Bride in the Red Forbidden City
- 10.When Shen Hu Wins Glory
- 11.Power of Passion
- 12.Love Attack!
- 13.Assassin from the Past
- 14.Geass Hunt
- 15.C's World
- 16.United Federation of Nations Resolution No. 1
- 17.The Taste of Earth
- 18. The 2nd Decisive Battle of Tokyo
- 19. Betrayal
- 20. Emperor Disqualification
- 21. Connection of Ragnarok
- 22. Emperor Lelouch
- 23. Schneizel's Mask
- 24. Sky of Damocles
- 25. Re.:
The Empire of Britannia has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11's. A Britannian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Britannia. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11's who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Britannian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power of Geass, which makes anyone obey any order. While Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Britannia's brand new prototype Knightmare, Lancelot, Lelouch becomes the masked Zero to lead the rebellion to destroy Britannia once and for all.
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To The Living Section:
We were appalled at the article on the use of anchovies in many foods in restaurants ''although customers aren't usually aware of it.'' For people who are highly allergic to fish, this can be a deadly practice.
We feel that it is unconscionable for restaurateurs to add fish to any dish without alerting their customers. ALEXANDER GRINSTEIN, M.D., ADELE GRINSTEIN, Birmingham, Mich.Continue reading the main story


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El Ni ñ o Knowledge and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Rim A Usable Science Workshop coordinated by Michael H. Glantz NCAR (USA) Jose Luis Santos CIIFEN (Ecuador) and Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador 13-16 September 2004
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A Usable Science Workshopcoordinated by
Michael H. Glantz NCAR (USA)
Jose Luis Santos CIIFEN (Ecuador)
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
13-16 September 2004
NCAR, CIIFEN, NSF, ISDR, NOAA, Galapagos National Park, Charles Darwin Foundation, WMO, IAI, UNESCO, IOC, and other participating agencies[WHO, UNDP, IRI, Exploratorium]
Supporting sponsors &organizations
Guayaquil Workshop on
the Phenomenon known as "El Niño"
8:30am – 9:30: Welcome to the workshop
9:30 – 10:00: Why we are here
10:00 – 10:30: Linking application to science;
Linking science to application
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:15pm: ENSO Science: El Niño & La Niña
12:15 – 2:00: Lunch
2:00 – 2:45: ENSO-related hotspots in the Pacific region
2:45 – 3:45: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Constraints (SWOC) Review
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 4:45: Plenary discussion
Tuesday, 14 September
8:30am – 9:15: El Niño forecast cascade: Hazards
9:15 – 10:00: El Niño forecast cascade: Health
10:00 – 10:45: El Niño forecast cascade: Agriculture
10:45 – 11:15: Break
11:15 – 12:00pm: El Niño forecast cascade: Fisheries
12:00 – 12:30pm: WCDR (World Conference
on Disaster Reduction 2005)
12:30 - Lunch
Free afternoon
5:30pm – 7:30: Galapagos Public Roundtable
Wednesday, 15 September
8:30am – 9:15: Linking disaster reduction and development policies
9:15 – 10:00: Are there Lessons to be learned … from lessons already learned?
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:15: Media and early warnings
11:15 – 12:00pm: Mid-workshop review
12:00 – 2:00: Lunch
20:00 – 2:45: Vulnerability and resilience
2:45 – 3:30 From Hurricane Fifi to Hurricane Mitch: An Example of Climate Affairs
3:30 – 4:00: Break
4:00 – 4:45: Climate change and the Pacific Rim
Thursday, 16 September
8:30am – 9:00: Right-sizing El Niño early warnings
9:00 – 9:45: Linking across the Pacific: Is the Pacific Ocean a barrier or a bridge?
10:30 – 11:00: Break
11:00 – 12:15pm: Where should we go from here?
12:15pm: Adjourn
12:30 pm: LunchEl Niño Early Warning for Sustainable Development Agenda
Opening Ceremony
"I said that I wasn't clever.
I was just noticing how things were, and that wasn't clever. That was just being observant.
Being clever was when you looked at how things are
and used the evidence to work out something new."
(Mark Haddon, 2002)
Sustainable Development (www.un.org/esa/sustdev)
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." *
Indicators of sustainability vary from …
{Prof. Ian Lowe, Australia, Interview, 27 June 2001, "Science in the News"}
"hotspot" in the Pacific?
2:45 – 3:45pm Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints (SWOC) of El Niño knowledge (including forecasts) as early warning for sustainable development (SD)
Participants divide into two groups for
the SWOC discussions
Group A: suggest strengths & weaknesses
Group B: identify opportunities and constraints
The SWOC assessment for El Niño knowledge (and forecasts) as EW for
SD in the Pacific region
To what extent do El Niño forecasts stimulate downstream forecasts?
World Conference on Disaster Reduction (Kobe, Japan); January 2005
El Niño's impacts on flora and fauna
in the Galapagos
Linking disaster reduction and development policies
El Niño [forecasts, impacts, and responses]?
Underlying aspects of Vulnerability …
"He said that it was difficult to become
an astronaut. I said I knew… But I said
that you could still want something
that is very unlikely to happen"
(Mark Haddon, 2002)
Right-sizing El Niño early warnings
Group A:
suggest strengths & weaknesses
Group B:
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Edmonton Business Directory
Gettel Appraisals
Contact: Brian S. Gettel, B.Comm., AACI
Address: The Phipps-McKinnon Building 830 - 10020 101A Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 3G2
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One of the most highest recommended Appraisal Companies in Edmonton. Specializing in all commercial Assessments. I have ben working with this company for over 10 years and highly recommend their expertise.
Contact: Glen Cowan
Address: Suite 500, 10123-99 street
Phone: 780-421-7500 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Contact: Graeme E. Parkes
Address: Edmonton Alberta T5N 1P6
Phone: 780-452-2829 Cell: 780-707-2666 E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.irproperty.com/
Canadian Western Trust
Contact: Bill Killgour, Assistant Vice President
Address: Suite 2300, 10303 Jsp Ave., Edmonton, AB T5J 3X6
Phone: 780-423-8888 Cell: 780-423-8884
Website: http://www.cwt.ca/
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Contact: Jan Willey, Principal
Address: Suite 320, 10190 - 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1A7
Phone: 780-425-5626 Cell: 780-991-1908 E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.montrosemortgage.com/
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One of the most efficient Lending Institutions in Canada. They are highly specialized in commercial lending. Delivery of approvals are completed in a timely fashion. I have worked with this Company for over 10 years.
Contact: Dennis K. Aitken, Vice President and Regional Manager
Address: Suite 955, 808 - 4th Ave S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E8
Phone: 403-205-8203 Cell: 403-819-3750
Website: http://www.peoplestrust.com/en/
Building Inspectors
Excel Inspection Service Ltd.
Contact: Eldon Schechtel, Building Inspector
Address: 22 Harmony Place, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5R6
Phone: 780-464-5634
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The final segment of our trip to So-Cal!!
From the Queen Mary, we headed north, past LA to Santa Barbara. The Husband and I came here on our honeymoon and we rather loved it – the epitome of what people think of when they think of California. Sun, beaches, beautiful people, palm trees…oh it's lovely.
I was up in the morning and keen to run and to redeem myself after a lacklustre run yesterday. And that's what I did. Our hotel was almost exactly three miles from the beach, so I ran to the beach and back. Unfortunately it was three miles downhill to the beach and then three miles uphill. I quite enjoyed it actually – a nice warm up and then a decent workout on the way back. I ran 6 miles in 54-something and felt really good. Yesterday's sluggishness had gone and today I felt much happier and much better.
Santa Barbara is beautiful – elegant and classy, some fantastic shops to run past. And also some fabulous mountains in the background as I ran home and you know how I feel about mountains. But also a massive gathering of homeless people, just like Venice Beach. Looks like So-Cal homeless like to hang around with the wealthy. It was interesting.
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WARNING: This is a long'un! As in… 53 pictures folks. You can think of this entry as part of our family photo album. Or you can think of this entry for the grandparent's benefit… as if they were right there watching the Parade with their grandbabies. OR you can think of this entry as a complete re-cap of the parade. That would be untrue, but maybe if you have always dreamed of spending your afternoon at a St. Patrick's Day parade but have never had the chance (?!) well… here is your opportunity to see what it's like.
Or maybe you think I'm just nuts for posting so many pictures of a silly parade. Who cares, anyway? But whatever. It's my blog and here we go.
We got there early to get our spot. Looks nice and roomy now, huh? Well halfway into the parade we were engulfed by children of all ages and had no personal space. I tried not to feel violated. Ha! And my legs were numb from sitting on the concrete for three hours. But it was worth it.
I packed a picnic. I love picnics.
They watched for the parade to start for a long time before it actually did.
If the sidewalk across the street looks busy here, there were at least twice as many people crammed in there later on.
Bagpipes! What an appropriate way to begin (after the flags, that is.)
I'm certain there is some historical significance to the cheetah poncho. Right? Right?!
"Celtic Steps: The Premier Irish Dance School of Colorado"
Might we venture to say that it may be the only Irish Dance School of Colorado? I mean, this is Colorado, after all.
Apparently we Americans are under the impression that all Irish girls have brown or blonde super curly super thick hair? These wigs were out in mass and I couldn't help but feel sorry for the parents that had to buy them for their daughters. But who knows… maybe that'll be me someday? The things we do for our kids…
This wasn't a parade entry, but it did pass by a few times. Souvenirs anyone? Also, ever wonder how weird a real Irish person must think we are for our cheesy American celebration of this Irish holiday? Is it even an Irish holiday? I have no idea. I just know St. Patrick was a pretty awesome guy.
Pooper scooper #1. He got a huge round of applause.
Look at that baby in the front seat! Cool how kids in parades in America get to ride in cars like kids in Africa get to ride in cars all the time.
Not sure.
Neat-o. Unicycle with un-attached steering thing. Is that cheating?
Pooper Scoopers # 4 and 5. Very enthusiastic.
Not sure.
This was a Middle School Band. MIDDLE SCHOOL! And they were awesome.
This lady got a huge round of applause too. Do you think I could do that?
Pooper Scooper #7. She's walking right on by the poo as if it's not there and that her only job in the whole parade is to scoop it! She made me laugh.
Horse drawn casket wagon?
Followed by a hearse? A bit morbid, for a parade I think. I mean, that's what dead people ride in. Seriously. What is going on here? Anything for a little advertisement, I suppose.
The kids loved this one. Dancing Gorillas! Cool.
My boy saw another kid do this and it worked. So he started to give it a try. It didn't matter if there was anyone even in the vicinity that was passing out candy. He just held that hat right-on out there in faith for the longest times.
A Leprechaun! He's cute.
These girls had bunnies in the baskets of their scooters. I don't get it, but I like it! Watch out for the ignored poo girls!
Llamas. Because it's just not St. Patrick's Day if you don't get to see some llamas in a parade.
I like Chick-Fil-A and I thought this was cute!
It paid off! Whoo-hoo!
Whenever he got some treats, he'd put them under his hat right back onto his head. I love this kid.
Not sure. Can anyone explain this? Please?
More bagpipes. Nice!
The Shriners had quite a long series of entries in this parade. Here I show you a tractor and mini-car. There's something for everyone in the Shriner community, apparently. And all hobbies can be showcased in the Parade!
Something else I don't really get, but that I like.
I don't know what this entry was for, but I really appreciated that this guy just pushed the plane down the road. No need to mess with trucks or tractors or motors… he just pushed it casually like an oversized stroller. More power to him. Talk about being GREEN during the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Get it? Green? Har har.
No really. Did you get my joke?
Oh well.
More bagpipers. Where do these guys come from? And that leader guy? Yeah… he was huge and taking his job very seriously. I wouldn't pick a fight with him, just sayin'.
Wait, what's this? Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers? You mean there is more than one Irish Dancing Group in Colorado? Whaaaaat? If I had to choose, I'd call this one the 'Premier' one, cause I appreciate their authentic costumes (as if I know) and their lack of wigs.
Not sure. She did NOT learn that from me.
Elliptical bikes/scooters/contraptions? AWESOME! I would love to give that a try.
Break time for Sweet N.
She's just precious, that's all.
Paid off again. Score!
This was definitely the cutest candy I have ever seen passed out at a parade!
Aren't those little gummy things cute?
He's a persistent fellow.
I have seen these guys all over town dancing on street corners. The guys in blue robes waving signs never has quite convinced me to give them my tax business though.
But now that I see a guy completely covered in a green suit with shamrocks on it… I am running over there right now to let them process my taxes. Will I see you there?!
Oh wait. Mikey already did ours. Too bad. Guess I'll see you another day then.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone, three days late!


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A 'Noir-Driven' Batman Is Exactly What the Franchise Needs
From the tongue-in-cheek camp perfected by the late Adam West's portrayal, to Tim Burton's horror/fantasy takes of the late eighties and early nineties, followed by Joel Schumacher's two, uh, colorful movies, to the hardened realism of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, Batman has seen almost every conceivable variation over the years in film — so much so that critics now often claim the character has hit a wall. Among the chief complaints voiced during DCEU's initial rocky rollout was that Zack Snyder's Caped Crusader basically amounted to an amped-up version of the one found in the preceding Nolan movies. Last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice featured a Crossfit-training, incredibly dour and brutal Bruce Wayne that's more in line with Frank Miller's iconic, tortured iteration than anything else, and while the Justice League trailers appear to hint at a bit of a lighter tone, it'll be surprising to see a sudden, major change in Batfleck's demeanor so quickly. As Matt Reeves gets to work directing the first standalone, he might not only be able to continue DCEU's current course correction after the massively well-received Wonder Woman, but portray Batman in one of his most fundamental — and somehow still underutilized — roles.
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This past week, Reeves spoke with reporters multiple times about what he hopes to bring to The Batman — namely, a noir tone coupled with Alfred Hitchcock's nuanced methods of suspense.
"There's a chance to do an almost noir-driven, detective version of Batman that is point-of-view driven in a very, very powerful way, that hopefully is going to connect you to what's going on inside of his head and inside of his heart," Reeves said in one interview, while adding in another, ""I want to make sure you are experiencing something from the perspective of the main character in the story. I'm a huge Hitchcock fan — I like the idea of being immersed in that perspective."
It makes a lot of sense, even if movie incarnations placed that aspect of Bruce Wayne on the back-burner for decades now. Batman debuted in Issue #29 of what a series titled Detective Comics, after all, with Bob Kane and Bill Finger creating the character back in 1939 to fill demand for more caped heroes following the massive success of Action Comics' Superman. The result, of course, was "The Bat-Man," billed as "The World's Greatest Detective" from almost the beginning, whose sleuthing abilities were only matched by his physical prowess and access to all manner of high-tech bat-gadgetry.
Since his modern blockbuster debut in 1989, Batman has progressively shed the "detective" component of his character in favor of the larger theatrics that almost invariably come with superhero movies. There's generally some sense of mystery, such as finding a villain's identity or motive, but from Burton's Batman all the way to The Dark Knight Rises, the big screen Bruce Wayne is more of an ass-kicking action star with a noir-minded tailor than any kind of comic book Sherlock Holmes. Last we saw in Dawn of Justice, the Caped Crusader's detective work basically just boiled down to Wikipedia-ing his fellow superheroes.
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A costumed hero doubling as a skilled private investigator admittedly does seem a bit strange at first glance — which might explain why some filmmakers have downplayed it — but in his best incarnations, it's the facet that makes Batman the most human. Strip away the theatrics, the martial arts, and the money, and you're left with a man whose greatest power is his insight into the world around him, despite an inability to truly look inward and process his own traumatic past. Clark Kent can literally see through walls, Diana Prince wields a Lasso of Truth for answers, but only Bruce Wayne relies primarily on his ability to read people and the clues they leave behind.
Matt Reeves proposing Batman's return to claiming the title of "World's Greatest Detective" would mercifully break this increasingly boring trend, especially for a character that suffers from franchise fatigue more than almost any other. Studios are slowly learning that while a safe bet can almost always be found in a boilerplate "save the world" storyline, comic book films that take chances can do just as well, if not better and to wider acclaim. Be it Deadpool's hard-R material, Logan's genre-melding (and also hard-R material), and Wonder Woman's departure from self-aware irony in favor of genuine earnestness, it's proof that audiences still crave innovative approaches to classic material.
Without doubt, some of the most resonant and classic Batman tales are those hinging on his detective capabilities. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's The Long Halloween gave readers an excellent spin on the serial killer trope, Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's iconic and troubling The Killing Joke featured Batman trying to solve a kidnapping in a race against time, and more recently, Tom King and Mitch Gerard's insta-classic one-shot The Brave and the Mold centered on a simple, emotionally haunting murder mystery (and Swamp Thing). Even more, this week's Batman/Elmer Fudd mash-up is surprisingly no exception. The best example of all, however, might be found in Batman: The Animated Series, a show that many fans still argue is the undisputed best adaptation. For a generation of viewers, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill's voice work soundtracks any subsequent comic book readings involving Bruce and the Joker. The Animated Series consistently nailed the Dark Knight's noir roots perhaps more than any other iteration, if not always story-wise, then certainly aesthetically. More than almost anything else, it's the cartoon's tone and stylistic flourishes that make it as distinctive as Burton's fantastical Gotham or Nolan's real world-rooted adaptations.
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What happened – what is the NIST announcement?
On April 12th, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced a cryptanalytic attack on the AES FFX Format-preserving Encryption (FPE) mode FF3, and as a result, NIST may revise Special Publication 800-38G, the document that specifies approved AES FFX FPE modes.
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As a result of the identified weaknesses in the FF3 mode, NIST no longer considers FF3 a full-strength FPE mode. NIST expects to revise Special Publication 800-38G after the details of the attack are published, and a period of public comment completed – and states it will change the FF3 specification or withdraw the approval of FF3.
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If you are on the cusp of an FPE vendor decision, due diligence with vendor claims is critical. With leading organizations demanding data-centric security, vendors have rushed to market with a range of proprietary solutions, or implementations of FF3 which now has an identified weakness. It's critical when determining your data protection and privacy strategy to choose a standards-based validated and fully-approved solution. Standards matter for reliable security and audit compliance! This announcement is another example of why it is important to complete a peer review for independent validation of security assurance and proven solution strength.
If you are a SecureData customer, you know HPE FPE uses the NIST AES FF1 mode FPE standard. FF1 encryption was developed by world-leading cryptography experts . HPE is a pioneer of Format-preserving Encryption and submitted the core cryptography to NIST for the AES FF1 mode FPE standard. HPE's AES FF1 is fundamentally different in design and in its ability to resist the classes of attack to which FF3 is now proven vulnerable.
FF1 features an algorithm with strong safety margins to protect against unanticipated analytic attacks and even defend against implementation flaws. This cryptanalytic attack on FF3 is the result of the class of threat that was anticipated by HPE when it designed FF1.
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This NIST announcement underscores the importance of HPE's April 13, 2017 News Advisory on FIPS Validation of FPE. NIST awarded FIPS 140-2 validation ONLY to FF1 mode FPE. HPE SecureData has the world's first FIPS-validated AES-FF1 encryption configuration option to operate in strict FIPS mode.
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Clooney, Pitt both want to be Professor Higgins in 'My Fair Lady'October 1st, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 1 (IANS) One of Hollywood's famous friendships between George Clooney and Brad Pitt seems to be over. The fallout took place over a film role.Clooney revealed he is no longer speaking to his "Ocean's 11" co-star as they both want to play Henry Higgins in the remake of "My Fair Lady" and neither is backing out, reports ananova.com.
George told friends: "We both badly want a particular role and neither is backing down. It's sort of become an intense competition between us now and it just keeps escalating. For now, we're both so angry we're not even in contact any more."
Pitt has told his pals that he has been wanting to play the role since his childhood when he first became a fan of the film. He also wants partner Angelina Jolie to play Eliza Dolittle.
But, have the pair really fallen out? After all, George is known for his pranks - is this just another tongue-in-cheek comment that has been blown out of all proportion?
Keira Knightley recently revealed she has already auditioned for the part of Eliza, but who her Professor will be is not decided yet.
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SEED's SE arm dedicates itself to promoting social enterprises on campus, with the aim of broadcasting their stories to the student population. Where possible, we try to bring the social enterprises onto campus to give students greater buying power with their purchases. In semester 2 of 2016 we are running an incubator program to help our members get their business ideas off the ground, as well as creating videos about social enterprises in Melbourne to inspire our members.